We recently bought a home in the valley and we knew that the yards needed a bit of work. The piping in the backyard was corroded and needed to be replaced. The pool finish was coming off, and the irrigation wasn't working well enough to support a yard in the front. We needed a complete overhaul.
We reached out to a few different companies. POL had a small up front fee for measurements and an initial illustration, but the bang for the buck compared to the other companies we talked to was night and day. We sat down with Julian at their office and talked through what we wanted and shared what type of styles we liked and he went to work. Our first rendering was a very professional layout of our yard's potential.
How organized and thorough they were off the bat was enough to convince us these were the right guys to go with. They weren't the cheapest option, but it was clear they were the most professional. Once we locked down the schematics for the yard, we did an in person walkthrough with Trent Morrill and Juan Horta. They walked us through all the work that would be done and talked to us about some of our options. I recommend if you're not sure what they are talking about, just ask. They explained everything to me, we got to an agreement, and kicked off.
From start to finish, it took about two months of work, which could have been even quicker if it weren't for the rain while the work was scheduled. Juan Horta and his team completely redid the front yard, backyard, courtyard, and pool. This included updating the pipes, adding drains, and putting up a pergola.
My wife and I work from home, so we kept an eye on all of the work being done, which honestly, isn't a bad thing to do because there were times we wanted something shifted, or we wanted to upgrade, and Juan and Luis were always helpful in making the necessary changes.
My wife and I are very happy with our new yards. If you're looking at your options, I highly recommend paying the upfront fee to have Pacific Outdoor Living come through and do measurements and an initial schematic. The measurements alone were worth the money in case you wanted to shop around. All of our other competitor bids were cheaper because we could provide detailed measurements. It's a no brainer in hindsight, and we ended up liking POL the best anyway.
5 Stars, I've recommended them to friends, and I'd work with them again in a heartbeat.
Our backyard transformation into a tiki oasis by Pacific Outdoor Living was nothing short of extraordinary! Julian Montford's design expertise and Trent Morrill's impeccable coordination made this project an absolute pleasure from start to finish.
The 500 square foot pavilion and tiki hut added an enchanting touch, while the refurbished built-in pool became the centerpiece of our newfound paradise. The attention to detail was impeccable, and the craftsmanship truly exceeded our expectations.
Despite the 12-month design and 6-month build timeline, every moment was worth it. The professionalism and courtesy of the entire Pacific Outdoor Living team were exceptional. Yes, the price may lean towards the higher end, but the peace of mind and flawless execution make it an investment well-spent.
Our backyard is now our favorite destination, and we owe it all to Pacific Outdoor Living. Highly recommend them for anyone dreaming of their own slice of tropical bliss!
My wife and I were tired of looking at the same old front yard, we spent months searching the web, talking to friends, and driving by houses of yards that we admired. After all this time vested we saw a few of our neighbors with the POL sign out front and decided to engage them for a quote. Initially we had interviewed a few others but once we started working with POL we knew right away that there intake and design process was what we were looking for, they asked us the questions we felt important to make decisions on the overall design and build time that others did not, a true hand-holding approach that we needed. We had decided to install New walls, walkway, artificial turf, lot of drought tolerant plants, lighting etc. Their team is all in-house and they did a great job. Trent, the production Manager noticed very early on that the street elevation could cause flooding onto my property. He had the plan revised to take care of that. The last rain we had was tremendous but my front yard weathered through well. We did have gravel wash out in the front at curb but with the torrent of rain we had, I expected something might happen. The street was a river!
I whole-heartily recommend POL for a complete design-build firm. They were fast, responsive and expert builders. You get what you pay for!